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The definition of regal is something related to or fit for a king or monarch.

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Dignified and princely behavior is an example of regal behavior.

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adjective

of a monarch; royal
characteristic of, like, or fit for a monarch; splendid, stately, magnificent, etc.

Origin: ME < MFr or L: MFr regal < L regalis < rex (gen. regis), a king, akin to regere, to rule: see right

Related Forms:

regally adverb

See regal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to a monarch; royal.
Belonging to or befitting a monarch: regal attire.
Magnificent; splendid.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin rēgālis

Origin: , from rēx, rēg-, king; see reg- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

re·galˈi·ty (rĭ-gălˈĭ-tē) noun

reˈgal·ly adverb

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